Cannonball - 41 Willys turbo-slant 6

[Jantrix]

Built for this years Cannonball Run with our in-liners theme. Revell Goodguys 41Willys. It's got a turbo'd and efi'd slant six from the Lindberg Dodge 330, with a Mopar five speed tranny. Please note that I am NOT a mechanic. I know there are probably better ways to do the turbo, but I did the best I could with limited knowledge and Google. I wanted it to be unusual and eye catching, but look functional. As always comments, criticisms, and questions are welcome.

 

Edited December 12, 2018 by Jantrix

[landman]

Love it. I never thought I'd ever see a turbo slant six.

[slusher]

Very nice build friend! I really like it....

[Dentz]

Sweet wheel choice, great build.

[PARTSMARTY]

Looks great !!!

[vintagercr]

Great looking build. 

[TooOld]

Very cool !   It turned out great and is definitely an eye catcher !   

I am a mechanic but I never nit pick , these are models and your turbo setup looks good to me . 

[Lunajammer]

Great work Rob. That turbo looks fussy, but you did a first rate job on it. Clever use of space for the inter-cooler.

[cobraman]

Pretty cool !

[Jantrix]

2 hours ago, Lunajammer said:

 Clever use of space for the inter-cooler.

Thanks guys. With the hole in the hood available, it seemed the logical place for it.

[donb]

Very cool. Love it!

[Jantrix]

15 hours ago, donb said:

Very cool. Love it!

Thanks Don. The kit really lent itself well to the project.

[olschoolkid]

Very nice. I like the turbo setup on the "leaning tower of power".

[Dragonhawk1066]

Very cool build. I really like the placement of the Turbo and intercooler. Really nice overall look and great job on the patina.

 

[disconovaman]

Well done! I've enjoyed seeing all the CBR entries... this is one of my favorites!

[ChrisR]

Great build!

[Jantrix]

Thanks guys. It was a fun build.

[Can-Con]

Looks really good 

But I'm gonna be that guy , with the intercooler mounted directly to the firewall, wouldn't that severely block airflow through it and make it useless? 

After all, it's just an air to air radiator, right?

[Jantrix]

Steve, there is a gap behind the intercooler, it's on a bracket, but most likely you are right. This was my reference. I appreciate the interest.

[Can-Con]

Just playing Devil's Advocate there Rob.  

After all, it's a model and a bit of "creative engineering" is part of the fun of building customs and hot rods.

Edited July 11, 2018 by Can-Con

[Jantrix]

I quite agree. I try for "technical plausibility".   However I will fudge a bit to get the look I'm after. 

[Modelbuilder Mark]

Very cool sir! 

 

[ATHU]

Sweet ride, excellent job!!

[bobthehobbyguy]

Well done. Don't see many Willys with sixs. Nice work on the paint.

[crazyjim]

Another one out of the park, Rob.